Kabeli-A Hydroelectric Projectकाबेली-ए
A 37.6 MW peaking run-of-river project with a peaking reservoir on the Kabeli Khola, straddling Panchthar and Taplejung, developed by Kabeli Energy Ltd (majority-owned by Butwal Power Company) with World Bank and IFC financing.
Installed capacity
38 MW
Peaking run-of-river
River / basin
Kabeli Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Panchthar
Koshi
Expected online
TBD
Under construction
Milestones & projected timeline
Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.
- Under construction
Long-running project on the Kabeli, water diverted via a 4.5 km tunnel
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Kabeli-A Hydroelectric Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Kabeli-A Hydroelectric Project?+
The Kabeli-A Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 38 MW. It is a peaking run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Kabeli-A Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Kabeli Khola River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Panchthar district, Koshi Province.
Who is developing the Kabeli-A Hydroelectric Project?+
The Kabeli-A Hydroelectric Project is developed by Kabeli Energy Ltd (Butwal Power Company) (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Kabeli-A Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is under construction.
Sources & data note
Figures for Kabeli-A Hydroelectric Project are compiled from the sources below and cross-checked where possible. Status and projected dates reflect research as of mid-2026 and may change as the project progresses. The map location is an approximate dam-area estimate. Commentary is Amarnepal's own.